Table 1.
Evaluation results of lateral spread response
| Evaluation of each waveform | Polyphasic wave | Monophasic wave | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temporal branch stimulation, n | 5 | 36 | |
| Number of spikes (mean ± SD), n | 5.4 ± 3.2 | 1.4 ± 0.5 | 0.00 |
| Duration (mean ± SD), ms | 30 ± 10.6 | 20.6 ± 6.7 | 0.00 |
| Maximum amplitude (mean ± SD), μV | 124.4 ± 72.1 | 109.9 ± 83.7 | 0.36 |
| Marginal mandibular branch stimulation, n | 17 | 24 | |
| Number of spikes (mean ± SD), n | 4.3 ± 2.8 | 1.6 ± 0.5 | 0.00 |
| Duration (mean ± SD), ms | 29.4 ± 7.9 | 22.5 ± 6.6 | 0.00 |
| Maximum amplitude (mean ± SD), μV | 58.1 ± 37.7 | 86.1 ± 92.0 | 0.12 |
Polyphasic waves, consisting of waves with a long duration, appeared with both temporal and marginal mandibular branch stimulation. SD, standard deviation